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Rover 618

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,797 cc

T978 UOCMOT history

T978 UOC is a green petrol Rover 618 first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
66,569 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 UOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
618
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 UOC was last recorded at 66,569 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,547 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,569 miles
  • 2025 – 64,364 miles
  • 2024 – 63,133 miles
  • 2023 – 58,901 miles
  • 2022 – 58,336 miles
  • 2021 – 57,464 miles
  • 2020 – 53,733 miles
  • 2019 – 52,321 miles
  • 2018 – 51,171 miles
  • 2017 – 50,046 miles
  • 2016 – 48,956 miles
  • 2015 – 47,694 miles
  • 2014 – 46,103 miles
  • 2013 – 44,150 miles
  • 2012 – 42,167 miles
  • 2011 – 38,888 miles
  • 2010 – 34,842 miles
  • 2009 – 31,861 miles
  • 2008 – 27,792 miles
  • 2007 – 24,542 miles
  • 2006 – 21,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,569 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Brake pedal spongy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,569 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    66,569 miles
    Test number
    441822526802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,547 miles (+2,183)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,547 miles
    Test number
    499627239380
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorUpper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSR and NSR (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass64,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,364 miles
    Test number
    811379559664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail64,364 miles (+1,231)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,364 miles
    Test number
    512732852890
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass63,133 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,133 miles
    Test number
    325536760870
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail63,128 miles (+4,227)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,128 miles
    Test number
    906048674440
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass58,901 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    803069976453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,336 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,336 miles
    Test number
    431201596733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,464 miles
    Test number
    332990155456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,464 miles (+3,731)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,464 miles
    Test number
    303006425252
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass53,733 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,733 miles
    Test number
    992114726894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,321 miles (+1,150)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    256461544528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass51,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,171 miles
    Test number
    638682040540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySlight cracking in both front tyre treads

  14. Fail51,171 miles (+1,125)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,171 miles
    Test number
    725565201353
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySlight cracking in both front tyre treads

  15. Pass50,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,046 miles
    Test number
    594164706282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,046 miles (+1,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,046 miles
    Test number
    394099363981
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass48,956 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,956 miles
    Test number
    728684070914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,694 miles (+1,591)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,694 miles
    Test number
    446174175137
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass46,103 miles (+35)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    588100574198
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteR/n/s,f/o/s tyre treads low on edges

  20. Fail46,068 miles (+1,918)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    216438664484
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteR/n/s,f/o/s tyre treads low on edges

  21. Pass44,150 miles (+1,983)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,150 miles
    Test number
    936032773138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteF/o/s,r/n/s tyre tread low on edges

  22. Pass42,167 miles (+3,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,167 miles
    Test number
    286222472146
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass38,888 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    336997451133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,842 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    284295060491
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  25. Pass34,842 miles (+2,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    480095560146
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  26. Pass31,861 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,861 miles
    Test number
    921962559170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,792 miles (+3,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,792 miles
    Test number
    684614558133
    • NoteOffside/nearside front tyres worn on inner

  28. Pass24,542 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,542 miles
    Test number
    470901677139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,527 miles
    Test number
    264028956402
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T978 UOC

Does T978 UOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T978 UOC is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T978 UOC?
The MOT on T978 UOC is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T978 UOC done?
T978 UOC was recorded at 66,569 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,230 miles a year.
Has T978 UOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 UOC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T978 UOC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T978 UOC find?
T978 UOC passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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